Ghanaian nurses in Barbados have expressed their gratitude to the former Akufo-Addo government for the initiative that allowed them the opportunity to work in the country. This visionary programme has successfully placed 374 Ghanaian nurses in Barbados. During a meeting last week with former Second Lady Samira Bawumia in Bridgetown, a representative of the group stated, “We thank the former President and Vice President Dr. Bawumia for giving Ghanaian nurses the chance to assist the Barbadian government.” The nurses noted that the first group arrived in Barbados in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entire group…
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has announced that the Asanteman Odwira Festival will commence on October 31, 2025. The day is “fofie,” a sacred day on the Asante traditional calendar, and important traditional rites will be performed. His Majesty made this announcement at the Asanteman Council meeting held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, March 17. Yams and Festival Preparations Otumfuo indicated that the Bantamahene, Asemhene, and Menjihene will play key roles in the celebrations. The Menjihene will bring yams from his base in the Bono region to the Manhyia Palace in accordance with tradition. Otumfuo also mentioned…
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has proposed the establishment of a new Parliamentary chamber to enhance the security of Members of Parliament (MPs). The proposal was made during the inauguration of the Parliamentary Service Board for the ninth Parliament on Monday, March 17. Afenyo-Markin emphasised the need for new infrastructure that reflects the importance of the legislative arm of government. “Indeed, when I visited the British Parliament, even within the chamber, there is enhanced security. Here in the public gallery, anybody at all can throw anything at an MP, and there is no security. “Mr Speaker, I am therefore looking…
Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Brussels has been leading calls for European nations to sanction Rwanda over its support for the M23, a rebel group at the centre of DR Congo’s crisis. The authorities in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, have given Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country. Belgium, which is the former colonial power, has said it will respond to these measures and labelled Rwanda’s decision “disproportionate”. Despite assertions from the UN and US, Rwanda has denied…
Ghanaian muscian Christie Quincyna Quarcoopome, better known by the stage name Cina Soul, has made it clear that she is currently not open to a relationship, stating that she is fully focused on building her music career. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Joy Prime’s KMJ on Prime Morning, the singer dismissed ongoing relationship rumors, emphasizing that love is not a priority for her at the moment. “I’m too busy for love,” she stated, adding that her primary focus is on establishing herself in the music industry. When asked about the kind of partner she would consider in the future,…
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, along with members of the Executive Council (EXCO) and Regional Football Association (RFA) chairmen, paid a courtesy visit to the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), on Monday March 17, 2025. The heart-warming visit is aimed at improving the relationship between the GFA and the media, particularly sports journalists, and to recognise the crucial role SWAG plays in the promotion of football in the country. While commending SWAG for their dedication to promoting sports, President Kurt Simeon-Okraku also implored the sports media to remain fair and balanced in their reportage…
Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, has called for the establishment of an independent fiscal responsibility council with real enforcement power and a legislated debt ceiling of 60% of GDP to ensure prudent economic management. He warns that Ghana’s borrowing patterns in recent years have been unsustainable, with funds largely spent on recurrent expenditure and interest payments rather than productive investments. Without stricter fiscal discipline, Professor Peter Quartey cautions, the country risks worsening its economic vulnerabilities. “Ghana spent a greater proportion of borrowed funds on recurrent expenditure and interest payment, especially in…
Nsoatreman FC has been dissolved, according to the club’s Communications Director, Gyempeh Kofi Joel. In a statement released on Friday, March 14, the former FA Cup champions announced their withdrawal from the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season due to safety concerns. The decision comes after the team narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified assailants while travelling for their Matchday 24 fixture against FC Samartex last Monday. Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Kofi Joel confirmed that the club’s leadership opted to dissolve the team, citing the inability to guarantee the safety of players and staff. “Nsoatreman FC has…
The price of opium in Afghanistan surged to $750 per kilogram in 2024, marking a tenfold increase compared to just two years earlier, according to a report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Wednesday, March 12. The dramatic price spike follows the Taliban government’s 2022 ban on poppy cultivation and the subsequent large-scale destruction of opium crops. While the crackdown has led to a significant drop in production, the UN report highlights how drug traffickers are capitalizing on the scarcity, reaping substantial profits from the soaring prices. Despite the sharp decline in new production,…
Amid economic uncertainties and rising financial stress, Ghanaians are shifting their focus towards savings and long-term financial security. The 2024 Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor has revealed a significant decline in the number of people dipping into their savings to cover shortfalls, signaling a growing emphasis on financial discipline. According to the report, only 18% of working Ghanaians used their savings to make ends meet in 2024, a sharp decline from 61% in 2023. This change suggests that more individuals are prioritizing savings preservation and seeking alternative ways to manage financial pressures. The report also highlights the continued popularity of…